Friedenau Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderplatz is a marvellous example of 1960s architecture and a centralised meeting place within Berlin that’s particularly popular with local residents.
Zoo Berlin
Say “Guten Tag” to some of the world’s most exotic creatures in one of the most comprehensive and elegant zoos in Europe.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
Potsdamer Platz
Berliners come to celebrate their city in this public square, which was completely destroyed during the Second World War and isolated during the Cold War.
Checkpoint Charlie
Learn about the history of Checkpoint Charlie, a well-known monument in Berlin. Discover the entertainment choices and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Kurfürstendamm
Often described as “Berlin’s Champs-Élysées,” this elegant promenade is the city’s premier shopping strip and is punctuated with a moving war memorial.
Activities
Berlin: Sightseeing Walking Tour of the Top 20 Attractions
City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Berlin: Tour Walking to the Top 10 Sightseeing Attractions
Potsdam Tour from Berlin With Guided Sanssouci Palace Visit
Berlin: Berlin Story Bunker Entry Ticket
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Other neighbourhoods around Friedenau
Schöneberg
Schoneberg City Hall and Schoneberg Gasometer are top sights in Schöneberg, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Eisenacher Street U-Bahn or Kleistpark U-Bahn to see more sights in the area.
Wilmersdorf
Consider a visit to Kurfürstendamm and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Wilmersdorf. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Hohenzollernplatz U-Bahn or Guntzelstrasse U-Bahn.
Tempelhof-Schoeneberg
Check out the zoo while you're in Tempelhof-Schoeneberg. Hop on the metro at Tempelhof Station and Tempelhof U-Bahn to see top sights like Schoneberg Gasometer and Tempelhof Park.
West Berlin Centre
Travellers choose West Berlin Centre for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Uhlandstrasse U-Bahn or Savignyplatz S-Bahn and check out top sights like Zoo Berlin.
Tiergarten
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Zoo Berlin to Potsdamer Platz – discover Tiergarten, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Charlottenburg
Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Charlottenburg. Zoo Berlin is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Richard Wagner Place U-Bahn or Bismarckstrasse U-Bahn to see more of Berlin.
- Alexanderplatz
- Zoo Berlin
- Brandenburg Gate
- Potsdamer Platz
- Checkpoint Charlie
- Kurfürstendamm
- Berlin TV Tower
- Uber Arena
- East Side Gallery
- Waldbühne
- Gendarmenmarkt
- Berlin Wall Memorial
- Hackescher Markt
- Museum Island
- Reichstag Building
- Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
- Checkpoint Charlie Museum
- Berlin Cathedral
- DDR Museum
- Europa Center
- Sanssouci Palace
- Velodrom